Patent Agent/Advisor (Computer Science/Electrical Engineering)

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Agent/Advisor in Chicago, IL, with a background in computer science or electrical engineering to join their patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice.

Duties

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patent and scientific papers to assist attorneys in prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions.

Requirements

• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Broad scientific knowledge in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Strong understanding of hardware and software interaction.
• Expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning preferred.
• Eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Education

• Degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.

Certifications

• Meet requirements for registration as a patent agent.

Skills

• Ability to explain complex technologies in plain terms.
• Initiative and ability to work well with others.

Benefits

• Law school tuition assistance for patent agent candidates.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Long-term care and backup care benefits.
• Parental support and fertility benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time per year.
• Ten paid holidays annually.